For those who are interested, I talked to ITW Plexus today and asked them if there was any solvent that might soften the MA320. They said, unfortunately, there was not.
Gary S/V High Maintenance ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ On Tue, Nov 10, 2015 at 6:53 AM, Dave Godwin via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > "I’ve done my windows twice with Plexus.” > > I know. I still have some Plexus remnants of your last project in my > refrigerator. ;-) > > At the rate that I am moving on this project I would have overrun the > shelf life anyway so another reason to use the 3M VHB tape. I replaced the > ports 16 years ago shortly after we purchased “Ronin” and used, at the > recommendation of the portlight fabricator, silicone sealant. Although it > did hold the ports in and kept things dry, they were never terribly > stressed. Based on what I know understand I would not recommend that method. > > Best, > Dave Godwin > 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin > Reedville - Chesapeake Bay > Ronin’s Overdue Refit <http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/> > > On Nov 10, 2015, at 5:51 AM, Jake Brodersen <captain_j...@cox.net> wrote: > > Dave, > > I think I’ve finally been converted over to VHB tape. After seeing the > video and seeing the comments on here, that is what I will probably use the > next time I do windows. > The process seems very straight forward and only requires one person, who > is not in a rush to get done before the adhesive kicks off. > > I’ve done my windows twice with Plexus. Yes, it works, but I certainly > would like to see the installation last longer. I think the VHB tape would > outlast Plexus. > > Jake > > *Jake Brodersen* > *C&C 35 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress”* > *Hampton VA* > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com > <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] *On Behalf Of *Dave Godwin via CnC-List > *Sent:* Monday, November 9, 2015 19:40 > *To:* Paul Eugenio via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* Dave Godwin <dave.god...@me.com> > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Fwd: Replacing Windows > > More response to this thread; I’ve been working on the fixed ports on my > boat over the last few days and and paying close attention. After absorbing > a good bit of the info in the thread and the links provided, I’m planning > on moving away from using Plexus ("if it was good enough for my grandfather > it’s good enough for me!”) and using the 3M tape. Seems the more modern > ticket to me. > > I’m anticipating the operation to be a good bit easy than using Plexus, > certainly if it is just one person doing the job. > > Cheers, > Dave Godwin > 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin > Reedville - Chesapeake Bay > Ronin’s Overdue Refit <http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/> > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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